Linux Kernel up to 6.13.6 corsair_void_process_receiver denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.13.6. This vulnerability affects the function corsair_void_process_receiver. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-21952. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.13.6. This affects the function corsair_void_process_receiver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: corsair-void: Update power supply values with a unified work handler corsair_void_process_receiver can be called from an interrupt context, locking battery_mutex in it was causing a kernel panic. Fix it by moving the critical section into its own work, sharing this work with battery_add_work and battery_remove_work to remove the need for any locking

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-21952 since 12/29/2024. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 6.13.7 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch de19c9dfb68f7c5791accc89047f92e952f57996/0c28e4d1e10d2aae608094620bb386e6fd73d55e is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0683). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell Avamar
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • IBM Security Verify Access

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.13.7
Patch: de19c9dfb68f7c5791accc89047f92e952f57996/0c28e4d1e10d2aae608094620bb386e6fd73d55e

Timelineinfo

12/29/2024 🔍
04/01/2025 +92 days 🔍
04/01/2025 +0 days 🔍
02/01/2026 +306 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-21952 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-21952
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-302679
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0683 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/01/2025 19:40
Updated: 02/01/2026 09:36
Changes: 04/01/2025 19:40 (58), 07/20/2025 03:04 (7), 10/26/2025 22:12 (1), 10/31/2025 02:12 (11), 02/01/2026 09:36 (1)
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